I struggled with feeling drained everyday for at least 5 years in my corporate job. Until I really couldn't take it anymore and I went hunting for a solution. Here's what has been working for me: One thing I HATED was small talk.🤬 To a point where I dreaded every bathroom break, every lunch break, even having to get myself some water, I would try and avoid my colleagues. So inevitably, when I couldn't avoid them, I would feel super uncomfortable with the typical, "How was your weekend?" type of conversations.🤦🏿‍♂️ Until I read "How To Talk To Anyone" by Leil Lowndes. He says small talk is not about the facts, it's about putting people at ease and feeling comfortable with each other. Us introverts value deep conversations so we naturally shy away from small talk because even though we know it's somewhat useful, we still feel drained afterwards.😪 So, what works for me? Working on some creative or meaningful task in my downtime.👨🏿‍💻 That's how I recharge.🔋 When I get home from work everyday, my solitude is my HIGHEST priority. If we LOSE energy from social interactions, that means we GAIN energy from doing something meaningful in our alone time. I highly suggest something creative that resonates with your values, beliefs, and interests. Even just 1 hour of this per day is enough for a recharge! I don't step outside on weekends because I double down on my creative side hustle. So, when I get to the office on Monday, I walk into every conversation feeling like a new man because of how fulfilling my weekend was.😌

Most of us introverts need to recharge our social batteries, especially after a long day of socializing. What do you do to recharge?🔌 Do you prepare yourself for a day of socializing?

The MBTI is an online personality test that tells you which of the 16 personalities you fall under, based on your answers. (8 introverted - 8 extraverted) This test can help you understand yourself better and is a great tool for self-improvement that nobody talks about anymore. I’m glad that Skool has a feature that allows us to add this personality type to our profiles, allowing for more genuine connections with other users. You can take the test here. Watch my first short course here. Once you’re done, complete this course by commenting: 1. Your personality type 2. One trait you didn’t know/you love about yourself 3. A public figure/fictional character who is your personality type

Introverts are the most powerful people in my opinion, though a lot of it is only potential power. Bill Gates, Abraham Lincoln, and even the man dubbed as one the most powerful people on earth, Marcus Aurelius, all share something in common; they leveraged their introversion to get to the top.⬆️ Author of The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene says: "Play to your strengths, what you're good at, and even the worst introvert in the world like myself can exude that kind of boldness." The most powerful feat about an introvert is their ability to Always Say Less Than Necessary (Law 4). After reading The 48 Laws of Power over 5 times now lol, I'm convinced that introverts have an unfair advantage over extroverts in the game of power. Find out why I think introverts MUST read The 48 Laws of Power here. PS: It's my birthday🥳, all I ask for is a like!👍

Welcome to The Introverse. The goal of this group is to help introverted 9-5 professionals assert themselves in the workplace, find a community of people of similar character and help each other navigate the game of life through self-improvement. BUT FIRST, let's get to know each other in the comments below⬇️: 1. Your name, age & where you're from. 2. What you work as at your current job. 3. Why did you join THIS particular group? 4. What are you currently focused on learning/working on? 🆕New To The Skool Platform? - No worries, I got you. Learn how to navigate this awesome platform in the classroom section here. 📲Mobile App: Did you know? Skool is also available as a mobile app! - Download it now for iOS and Android devices for easy access on the go! 👤 Profile Completion: - Don’t forget to complete your profile! Add a profile picture to let others know who you are and what you do. This helps enhance your experience on the platform.